Solar Gamma-Ray Line Spectroscopy - Physics of a Flaring Star

Abstract

We discuss how gamma-ray spectroscopy provides information about the acceleration and transport of electrons and ions in solar flares, and their interaction with the solar atmosphere. Temporal studies illuminate differences in the acceleration and transport of electrons and ions. Nuclear line studies reveal the elemental abundance, density, and temperature of the ambient solar atmosphere; and the spectrum, composition and directionality of the accelerated ions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA596987

Entities

People

  • Gerald H. Share
  • Ronald J. Murphy

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • Gamma Ray Spectroscopy
  • Gamma Rays
  • Hard X Rays
  • High Energy
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
  • Solar Atmosphere
  • Solar Flares
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Stars
  • Sun
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics